keyless entry CADILLAC XTS 2013 1.G User Guide

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13
Use the manual or power door locks
to unlock the doors if someone
needs to exit, and to lock the doors
again.
The power door locks can be
programmed through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑44.
Lockout Protection
If the vehicle is in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START
with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter in the
vehicle and the power door lock
switch is pressed with the driver
door open, all the doors will lock
and only the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle and the
power door lock switch is pressed
with the driver door open, all the
doors will lock and only the driver
door will unlock after closing all of
the doors.This feature can be manually
overridden with the driver door open
by pressing and holding
Qon the
power door lock switch.
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When this feature is on and door
locking is requested with the driver
door open, all doors will lock and
only the driver door will unlock. The
driver door must be closed before
locking is requested for all doors to
remain locked. When this feature is
off, the Delayed Door Lock menu
will be available.
This feature can also be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑44.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.
Pressv {to activate the safety
locks on the rear doors. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when activated.
The rear door power windows are
also disabled. See Power Windows
on page 2‑21.
Press
v {again to deactivate the
lockout switch.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
Trunk Lock Release
To open the trunk, press|from
inside the vehicle or on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
or push the touch pad on the rear of
the trunk above the license plate.
With the keyless access system,
if the vehicle is locked, the keyless
access transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the trunk for it to be
recognized; then the trunk can be
opened by the touch pad located on
the rear of the trunk above the
license plate. Use the handle to assist in closing
the trunk. Do not use the handle as
a tie-down.
If the vehicle is ever without power,
the trunk area can still be accessed.
Through the rear seat
pass-through door:
1. Fold the rear armrest down and
open the pass-through door. See
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
on page 3‑13.
2. Reach inward through the opening to locate the emergency
trunk release handle. See
“Emergency Trunk Release
Handle” following.
3. Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open
the trunk.
By folding the rear seat:
1. Fold down the rear seatback. See Rear Seats on page 3‑11.
2. Reach inward through the opening to locate the emergency
trunk release handle. 3. Pull the release handle toward
the front of the vehicle to open
the trunk.
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
Notice: Do not use the
emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk
as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release
handle is only intended to aid a

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2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows
vehicle. If the transmitter is ever
damaged, you may not be able to
start your vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the vehicle will not change ignition
modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/
RUN/START, OFF), and the RKE
transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter.
Or, you may try placing the
transmitter in the transmitter pocket
located in the center console. See
“NO REMOTE DETECTED”under
Key and Lock Messages on
page 5‑38.
If the ignition modes will not change
with the other transmitter, your
vehicle needs service. If the ignition
does change modes, the first
transmitter may be faulty. See your
dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a
new RKE transmitter programmed to
the vehicle.
It is possible for the immobilizer
system to learn new or replacement
RKE transmitters. Up to eight
transmitters can be programmed for
the vehicle. To program additional
transmitters, see
“Programming
Transmitters to the Vehicle” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑3.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{CAUTION
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof (if equipped).
Power Windows
{WARNING
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys on page 2‑1.The power windows only operate
with the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9‑19.
The power window switches on the
driver door control all the windows.
Each passenger door has a switch
that controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to
raise it.
Express-Down/Up Windows
Windows with the express feature
allow the windows to be raised and
lowered all the way without holding
the switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and
release it to activate the express
feature.
The express mode can be canceled
by briefly pressing or pulling the
switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
If any object is in the path of the
window when the express-up is
active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing may
also cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return
to normal operation after the
obstruction or condition is removed.

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Seats and Restraints 3-7
Memory Seats
On vehicles with the memory
feature, the "1," "2," SET, and
B
(Exit) buttons on the driver door are
used to manually save and recall
memory settings for the driver seat,
outside mirrors, and power tilt and
telescoping steering column. These
manually stored positions are
referred to as Button Memory
positions.
The vehicle will also automatically
save driver seat, outside mirror, and
power tilt and telescoping steeringcolumn positions to the current
driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter when the ignition is
placed in OFF/LOCK. These
automatically stored positions are
referred to as RKE Memory
positions. See
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 2‑3.
Storing Button Memory Positions
To save positions into Button
Memory for the “1”and “2”driving
positions:
1. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the power tilt and
telescoping steering column to
the desired driving positions.
2. Press and hold SET and “1”at
the same time until a beep
sounds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second driver using “2.”To save positions into Button
Memory for the
B(Exit) button and
easy exit features:
1. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and
telescoping steering column to
the desired positions for getting
out of the vehicle.
2. Press and hold SET and
Bat
the same time until a beep
sounds.
Recalling Button Memory
Positions
Press and hold "1," "2," or
Bto
recall the manually saved Button
Memory positions. Releasing "1,”
"2," or
Bbefore the stored
positions are reached stops the
recall.
If the ignition is in ON/RUN/START
and the vehicle is parked, briefly
press and release “1,” “2,”or
Bto
recall the Button Memory positions.
Placing the ignition in OFF/LOCK or

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5-38 Instruments and Controls
Key and Lock Messages
NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR
DETAILS
This message displays when trying
to start the vehicle if an RKE
transmitter is not detected. The
transmitter battery may be weak.
See“Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3.
NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE
TO RESTART
This message is displayed if the
remote is no longer detected in the
vehicle. Press the brake pedal to
restart the vehicle.
NUMBER OF KEYS
PROGRAMMED
This message displays when
programming new keys to the
vehicle.
REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE
This message displays when
leaving the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter still inside.
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the
battery in the RKE transmitter needs
to be replaced.
Lamp Messages
AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD
LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED
SERVICE
This message displays when the
AFL system is disabled and needs
service. See your dealer. See
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) on
page 6‑5.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
ON/OFF
This message is displayed when the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO and
the lights have turned on or off. See
Automatic Headlamp System on
page 6‑4.
XXX TURN INDICATOR
FAILURE
When one of the turn signals is out,
this message displays to show
which bulb needs to be replaced.
See Bulb Replacement on
page 10‑23 andReplacement Bulbs
on page 10‑25.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if the
turn signal has been left on. Turn off
the turn signal.

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Instruments and Controls 5-47
Easy Exit Options
This allows the Easy Exit Options
feature to be turned on or off.
Press Easy Exit Options. Press to
select Off or On. Press
0to go back
to the last menu.
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Press Chime Volume. Press + or −
to adjust the volume. Press
0to go
back to the last menu.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver and
passenger mirrors will tilt downward
when the vehicle is shifted to
R (Reverse) to improve visibility of
the ground near the rear wheels.
They will return to their previous
driving position when the vehicle is
shifted out of R (Reverse) or the
ignition is turned to OFF. Press Reverse Tilt Mirror. Press to
select Off, On, On - Driver and
Passenger, On - Driver or On -
Passenger. Press
0to go back to
the last menu.
Personalization by Driver
If equipped, this allows the
Personalization by Driver feature to
be turned on or off.
Press Personalization by Driver.
Press to select Off or On. Press
0
to go back to the last menu.
Language
Select the Language menu and the
following will be displayed:
.English
.French
.Spanish
Press to select the language. Press
0to go back to the last menu.
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following will be displayed:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
.Auto High Beam
.Daytime Tail Lights
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior
lights when
Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
pressed to locate the vehicle.
Press Vehicle Locator Lights. Press
to select Off or On. Press
0to go
back to the last menu.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.

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Instruments and Controls 5-49
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Press Remote Lock Feedback.
Press to select Off, Lights and Horn,
Lights Only, or Horn Only. Press
0
to go back to the last menu.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
Press Remote Door Unlock. Press
to select All Doors or Driver Door
Only. Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the cooled seats on
when using remote start on
warm days.
Press Remote Start Auto Cool
Seats. Press to select Off or On. On
some vehicles select Off, On - Driver and Passenger, or On -
Driver. Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on
cold days.
Press Remote Start Auto Heat
Seats. Press to select Off or On. On
some vehicles select Off, On -
Driver and Passenger, or On -
Driver. Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what
doors will unlock when using the
button on the driver door to unlock
the vehicle.
Press Passive Door Unlock. Press
to select All Doors or Driver Door
Only. Press
0to go back to the
last menu. Passive Door Lock
This feature can be turned on or off
or used to select feedback when
using the button on the driver door
to lock the vehicle. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3.
Press Passive Door Lock. Press to
select On, On with Horn Chirp,
or Off. Press
0to go back to the
last menu.
Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE is left in the vehicle.
Press Remote Left in Vehicle
Reminder. Press to select Off or On.
Press
0to go back to the
last menu.

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Lighting 6-7
To change the dome lamp settings,
press:
OFF:Turns the lamp off, even
when a door is open.
DOOR: The lamp comes on when
a door is opened.
ON: Turns the lamp on.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps located on
the overhead console and over the
rear passenger doors. These lamps
come on automatically when any
door is opened. To manually turn
the reading lamps on or off:
Pressmornnext to each
overhead console reading lamp.
Press the button near the rear
passenger reading lamps.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
The headlamps, taillamps, license
plate lamps, back-up lamps, outside
mirror lamps, exterior door handle
lamps, dome lamp, and most of the
interior lights turn on briefly when
K
is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑3.
When the driver door is opened, all
control lights, Driver Information
Center (DIC) lights, and door pocket
lights turn on. After about
30 seconds the exterior lamps turn
off, then the dome lamp and
remaining interior lights dim to off.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by changing the ignition
out of the OFF position, or by
pressing
Qon the RKE transmitter.

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Driving and Operating 9-15
above 110 km/h (68 mph)
should be limited to
five minutes per use.
.Avoid making hard stops for
the first 322 km (200 mi) or
so. During this time the new
brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
linings.
.Do not tow a trailer during
break-in. SeeDriving
Characteristics and Towing
Tips on page 9‑60 for the
trailer towing capabilities of
your vehicle and more
information.
Following break‐in, engine speed
and load can be gradually
increased.
Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with pushbutton
start.
Pressing the button cycles it through
three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY,
ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the
Engine/OFF.
The transmitter must be in the
vehicle for the system to operate.
If the pushbutton start is not
working, the vehicle may be near a
strong radio antenna signal causing
interference to the remote keyless access system. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
must be in ON/RUN and the brake
pedal must be applied.
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No
Indicator Lights): When the
vehicle is stopped, press the engine
START/STOP button once to turn
the engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the
ignition will return to ACC/
ACCESSORY and display the
message SHIFT TO PARK in the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Transmission Messages on
page 5‑43. When the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park), the ignition
system will switch to OFF.